Valvular Disease

Aortic valve disease is a condition where the valve between the main pumping chamber of your heart and the main artery to your body, the aorta, doesn’t work properly. Aortic valve disease may be a congenital condition or it can result from other causes.

Types of aortic valve disease include:

Aortic valve stenosis
Aortic valve regurgitation

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Symptoms

Some people with aortic valve disease may not experience symptoms for many years. Signs and symptoms of aortic valve disease can include:

Abnormal heart sound (heart murmur) heard through a stethoscope.
Shortness of breath, particularly when you have been active or when you lie down.
Dizziness.
Fainting.
Chest pain or tightness.
Irregular heartbeat.
Fatigue after being active or having less ability to be active.
Not eating enough. This occurs mainly in children with aortic valve stenosis.
Not gaining enough weight. This occurs mainly in children with aortic valve stenosis.